Foxes Duisburg defeated Neuwied 6-3 in their Oberliga North fixture on Wednesday evening. The away side took all three points from the opening round of fixtures. Neuwied suffered their first defeat of the campaign.
The result moved Duisburg up to third place in the table. Neuwied found themselves in ninth position after the loss. Both teams had played one match each, though the points tally showed zero for both sides.
Recent form offered little comfort for Neuwied. Their last five outings included defeats to Strasbourg and Liège Bulldogs, alongside victories against Heerenveen. The contrast in momentum was visible from the start.
Duisburg had been involved in some high-scoring encounters recently. A 7-1 win over Tilburg Trappers and a 4-3 victory against Halle stood out. They carried that attacking intent into Wednesday's match.
Neuwied's recent results showed mixed fortunes. They had beaten Heerenveen 4-3 but lost to Strasbourg in consecutive matches. The 3-6 scoreline reflected a difficult evening for the home side.
The gap between the teams became apparent as the match progressed. Duisburg capitalised on their opportunities while Neuwied struggled to find consistency. The visitors saw out the game comfortably after taking control.
